A Romantic and Rustic Barn
Amber Ster
MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Nestled in Henrietta township near Amherst, OH, Hillcrest Orchards offers a charming rustic wedding venue steeped in family history. Originally purchased by the Dodd family in 1928, this picturesque property has been transformed into a romantic venue.
The centerpiece is a beautifully renovated barn, originally built in 1936 for apple sorting, now serving as a versatile event space. The venue also features a patio with serene pond views and two pavilions, accommodating ceremonies and receptions for up to 160 guests.
Hillcrest Orchards embraces diverse celebrations, welcoming single-faith, multi-faith, non-religious, commitment, and vow renewal ceremonies, as well as elopements, civil unions, and second weddings. The attentive staff assists in coordinating vendors and offers spacious get-ready rooms for relaxation.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$3,500
Ceremony:
Contact for price
Bar services:
$27 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Nov.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Historic Venue
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Amber Ster
Manager
With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, Amber decided to make the pivot to Event Management during the Pandemic. Weddings has always held a special place in her heart and she is happy to use her passion to make our client's wedding one of a kind!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.019 reviews
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Jennifer B
5.0
5/29/2024
My husband and I had our ceremony and reception at Hillcrest Orchards in September of 2023. Words cannot describe what a perfect day we had! Diane and Lindsey were so wonderful from start to finish! They always got back to us in a timely manner with questions and concerns. Lindsey’s day of coordination was flawless. The amenities of the bridal suite and ceremony site were perfect. No detail was missed!
Our guests are still raving about the reception and dinner! Hats off to harvest by Hillcrest catering!
Bonus - September on the orchard is so gorgeous and the apples were all over the trees and our guests loved visiting the farm prior to the ceremony !
Thank you again!
-Jennifer & Zach
Sara T
5.0
9/03/2023
There's not a single detail I would have changed about our wedding at Hillcrest Orchards. The owners and their staff were kind, professional, efficient, and accommodating, and we were 100% confident in their ability to execute a perfect event--which they did. So many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was, the stunning beauty of the grounds and the reception barn, and the kindness and professionalism of the entire staff. I have nothing but wonderful memories of our wedding day because Hillcrest Orchards was the perfect venue.
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Sarah Z
5.0
8/01/2022
This is a little gem on the west side of Cleveland! We LOVED the barn/orchard setting. It is family owned, and they put a lot of care into their business. We really appreciated that many services were included with this venue, making our lives a lot easier. On top of being naturally beautiful, the food is amazing! *Max capacity for the barn is 160, not 200.
Pros:
- Catering/bar, service staff, tables/chairs, ceremony, and coordination of these are all included/available
- Easy contact with venue coordinators and very accommodating, even with small details
- Excellent food, great value
- There is an indoor barn space and outdoor patio, which is very nice for guests who would rather visit instead of dance
Cons:
- Limited hotels near venue (1 or 2 within 10 min, most ~20 min)
- Uber/Lyft can be unreliable due to being in the country (typical for a barn setting, should just warn guests to plan transportation ahead of time!)
Margaret B
5.0
10/12/2021
Diane & Lindsay are top notch. From start to finish they have every detail sorted out and included me on every single decision. We had to last minute move our ceremony inside due to heavy rain and within 15 minutes I was walking down the aisle. I can't count the number of people who raved about the venue and the food. It is just above any expectation.
amanda
5.0
9/09/2021
I wish I could do it all over again. This venue was hands down the best, it's got something for everyone and has such a laid back and comfortable vibe. The food is the best we've ever had at an event, people are still raving a week later. The Mac n cheese was phenomenal and the icing on the cake was the hot dog and french fries at the end of the night.
Desarae R
5.0
7/19/2021
I could not have had a more beautiful wedding day! Lindsay and Diane were beyond amazing! And not to mention the amazing food that everyone talked about! Very personable and very low stress. Our guests had a blast and could not stop talking about how cute this venue is! I would absolutely recommend! We will definitely be returning for weekend fun.
Kate M
5.0
2/16/2021
My husband and I got married here in July of 2020. From seeing the venue and setting the date, to planning catering and details, to the day of the wedding, Diane and Lindsay were genuine and incredible to work with. Everything was taken care of and our wedding was amazing. The food was incredible, the attention to detail was thoughtful, and all we heard afterwards was everyone raving about it! We could not be more thankful!
Rebecca K
5.0
10/21/2020
My husband and I cannot say enough incredible things about Lindsay McGuire, Diane Dodd, Chef Kevin, and the entire staff at Hillcrest Orchards. We planned our October Ohio wedding from Los Angeles all during the time of COVID. Lindsay was attentive, professional, and worked with us and the COVID guidelines set in place by the state to make sure we still managed to have the wedding of our dreams. We dropped off our decorations the morning of the wedding reception for her staff to set up and she flawlessly executed our requests. My husband and I were asked multiple times by staff members if we needed anything throughout the evening; We were even delivered our next round of drinks without any sort of prompting. We enjoyed private hayrides out into the orchard and apple picking with our guests, and the fire pits were lit as soon as dusk hit. Our family raved about how stunning the grounds were, how romantic the barn was, how delicious the food was (get the goat cheese mac n cheese and the apple cider donuts, they DO NOT disappoint)... We heard on multiple occasions that it was the best wedding our guests had ever attended. We are simply speechless - I could genuinely go on and on and on about how much I recommend their services and their venue for ANY event. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Lindsay, Diane, Chef, and the entire Hillcrest Staff for a stunningly beautiful day; We cannot wait to make a yearly pilgrimage from LA to the orchard and relive this day over and over again.
Megan S
5.0
8/30/2020
My wife and I recently got married at Hillcrest Orchards and it was beyond perfect. We knew we wanted an outdoor barn venue for our wedding and I’m so happy we found Hillcrest. It is a hidden gem. Lindsay, Diane and Kevin were all so helpful throughout the whole process. Our biggest concern when it came to finding a venue was staying within budget and they worked with us every step of the way to help us accomplish that. We had our ceremony and reception there, which made the whole event a breeze. We went from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception without skipping a beat. Lindsay is absolutely amazing with her attention to detail and keeping everything on schedule. Weddings are hectic, but she made the entire day run smoothly from beginning to end. The venue was gorgeous, the staff was amazing, the food was hands down the best food we have ever had at a wedding. Everyone we talked to had nothing but great things to say about the venue, staff, food and drinks. It was everything we could have asked for and more. We highly recommend Hillcrest Orchards. You will not be disappointed! We cannot wait to go back!!
Rachel V
4.0
3/09/2020
We had our September wedding at Hillcrest and it was amazing! The food was to DIE for. I still have guests talking about the menu. Everything cooked perfectly and served hot. The staff was very attentive to our guests needs as well as ours. I highly recommend this venue for any type of party!!!
Callie B
5.0
3/03/2020
We had our wedding here in the Fall and we cannot say enough amazing things about the whole experience! Our guests could not stop RAVING about the food, and neither could we. Kevin worked with us to create a completely unique menu for our event and gave us his suggestions as well. He was able to work with my husbands food allergies (gluten, dairy, soy to name a few) and it was such a relief for us to know that my husband could enjoy all the food at our wedding. Lindsay was FREAKING AMAZING. She coordinated every last detail of our day and was available for my endless amount of questions. They are such a great team, and we cannot say enough good things about them! Please go eat their food, I still have dreams about the Mac N' Cheese and it's been 5 months. I can't wait to spend the summers on the patio with their own hard ciders and great food!
Rocky G
5.0
12/28/2019
If you are looking for a place to celebrate look no further than Dodd’s Hillcrest Orchard. The atmosphere they create will forever be ingrained in your mind. Every detail is taken care of. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure every guest is treated like family. The food is as if eating at a 5 star restaurant. From short ribs to macaroni & cheese with lobster to the tacos, your guest will talk about the food for months. As the father of the bride, they made the day not only memorable but stress free.
Hannah F
5.0
11/22/2019
We had our August wedding in the grove at Hillcrest with our reception in the barn and every single detail was a dream. The staff is phenomenal, the scenery is out of a movie & the food is RIDICULOUS. I got the most compliments about the food! Hillcrest has become family - we love them & would recommend a million times!
Dawn M
5.0
6/10/2019
I can't say enough good things about our experience with Hillcrest Orchards. My husband and I live in Los Angeles, but wanted to get married in Ohio where I am from. I was so nervous to plan a wedding from 2,000 miles away, but when we found this venue, it really started to come together. They checked off so many boxes on the to-do list. We now had a perfect place for the ceremony and reception, an amazing caterer, and a day-of coordinator to work with. Diane, Kevin, and Lindsay were helpful and professional throughout the whole process. They also made you feel like you were family. I really appreciated that, especially on the big day. Everything went smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious, and we received so many compliments from our guests. Everyone kept asking how we had found this place. Since it was through the Knot, I had to come leave a review. I highly recommend working with the team at Hillcrest Orchards. We look forward to visiting whenever we are back home.
Alena L
5.0
5/20/2019
We just got married at Hillcrest Orchards. We did both the ceremony and reception there. Everything turned out better than we could've imagined. The weather wasn't the greatest and they made some last minute changes to the ceremony and it was seamless. Bill and Diane personally directed our guests for parking due to the weather and Lindsay, our coordinator, was a pleasure to work with. The orchard was still beautiful in the overcast, misty day that we had. Definitely would recommend this venue!
Holly F
5.0
10/20/2018
We LOVED getting married and planning our wedding with Hillcrest Orchards! The venue was the perfect rustic venue with an apple orchard twist. Our guests enjoyed doing all the fall activities before the ceremony, and our ceremony was outdoors along the orchard. Our wedding photos turned out absolutely beautiful along the apples! The indoor barn reception was not "barn" at all! It was glammed with string lights and perfect for our vision. The venue contract made everything so easy with most of the decorations and bridal house included. Plus, the Hillcrest orchard family were amazing! Shout out to Diane and Lindsay for always emailing me and keeping in touch. Shout out to chef Kevin for making delicious fall foods that were original to only our wedding! Finally, thank you to the wonderful kitchen staff who always made sure Stephen and I were comfortable and happy the day of! I couldn't have asked for a better venue!!
Sonja S
5.0
9/08/2018
I don't even know where to start.. 5 stars is not even enough. I had a vision of what my wedding would be like and this was everything and more . Not only was the venue absolutely beautiful and perfect but all the people at hillcrest orchard really deserve the recognistion. lindsay, diane and Kevin made this day all come together. They were the most genuine, helping family. I can't send enough thank you's for how they made our day perfect through the whole process . we used hillcrest orchard for our food and I am soooo happy we did . I have never heard so many compliments on wedding food ever!!! Everyone's words " the wedding was awesome but wow the food was the best food we have ever had at a wedding ever"!!! So thank you again for everything. The beautiful venue, all the help, the amazing food and many more.
Monica J
5.0
7/31/2018
Our wedding day was beyond amazing! We had so many compliments on the venue. It was such a smooth day because they let us have the rehearsal dinner there Friday & Saturday was like a walk in the park. The bridal suite was absolutely stunning. My bridemaids raved about how nice it was. During the whole wedding we got so many questions on how we found such a beautiful site for our wedding. Lindsay and Diane were the best. So helpful and amazing people with big hearts. Check out this place! You eill not be disappointed.
Pavla H
5.0
10/10/2017
We just had our wedding at the orchard on September 16th. Everything went smoothly and according to the plan. I was so nervous about the whole wedding, venue, catering etc. Fortunately for us, we found this place and they made it all happen. They really cared about what I wanted and my worries and I felt like I was dealing with good friends by the time of the actual wedding. I highly recommend this venue and I feel blessed to have found them! Please go check then out and see for yourself :)
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